Love Rat Series 1 Episode 4 Recap

As the episode opens, Constable Christina Kyriacou (Louiza Patikas) explains the process utilized to determine if Emma Walters (Sally Lindsay) will be tried for George Beaufort’s (Ramon Tikaram) murder. Emma claims to have killed George in self-defense after he killed Niko (Gerald Kyd) and turned his gun on her. Constable Christina warns that the Law Office may not believe her story since she accused both men of defrauding her. Emma blames her for Niko’s death because she refused to listen to her. Constable Christina asks if she is mourning the man who defrauded her. Emma says he did not deserve to die before urging him to inform Freja of Annika Larsson’s death.

Constable Christina and Emma are leaving the police station when they encounter Pete (Neil Morrissey). She urges him to not say anything. He asks if she is going to take the fall for him. She says if necessary but it should not go that far. A short time later, Emma leads three constables to a well where she believes George disposed of Annika’s body. A short time later, Constable Christina tells Emma and Pete that the discovery of Annika’s remains has convinced the Law Office that she acted in self-defense and she can go home. She says there is no trace of the money before apologizing for not believing her. Pete and Emma embrace.

Emma informs Freja (Camilla Roholm) of Annika’s murder. Freya is glad to know Annika didn’t abandon her. Emma assures her that Annika loved her and Oscar. When the call ends, Emma attributes her being. alive to Pete. He calls himself an “idiot” for his bad business dealings as well as letting her take the blame. He claims to have a better business plan. She reminds him that she lost Susie’s (Imogen King) money when he kisses her. A man approaches with a red gift box. Removing the lid to expose a bullet, she suggests it is a warning.

Six Months Later in the UK – Emma has a nightmare about what happened in Cyprus. She wakes up in fright and takes her medicine. Pete assures her that she is safe before showing her photos of their home under construction. In Cyprus, Constable Christina is surprised by what she finds in a box.

Emma is getting dressed for her surprise night out with Pete. He calls to alert her of a taxi waiting outside. When she gets in the taxi, the driver (Andreas Andreiou) locks the door and turns off the signal light, showing he is off-duty. She calls Pete but he does not answer his phone. Frightened, she asks the driver to pull over but he continues to drive until they reach their destination where she is met by Pete. Susie tells her that the salon opens tomorrow. Emma questions why he never informed her. He boasts of his successful business venture that allowed him to be a guarantor on a larger loan. He assures her that everything is fine and urges her to talk to Susie. Emma tells Susie that she is proud of her and not to worry about them.

Pete gives Emma a tour of their house under construction. When he walks away, she receives a call from Constable Christina informing her of George’s USB stick being location. After explaining how the scheme played out, she says someone contacted George with her information before she arrived in Cyprus. She suggests whoever hired them has her money which was traced to a straw company, Pi Omega Building Supplies. Looking around, Emma finds building materials bearing the company’s name. After the call ends, she asks Pete about his new business dealings. He claims to have received an invite to invest in a company that important cement from Cyprus. He assures her that it is all legit before proposing to her. After a slap across the face, she accuses him of setting her up because Constable Christina has the evidence. She reminds him of how she worked to pay off his debt. Irate, he claims George came up with the scheme to defraud his “ex-wife” but he doubted she would fall for it. She reminds him of Niko and George’s deaths. He admits to sending her the bullet to keep her quiet. She says he must hate her because she has been terrified for months.

Emma accuses Pete of turning Susie against her and threatens to tell her the truth. During a scuffle, he shoves her down a flight of stairs. He dials emergency services but immediately ends the call as she lies unconscious on the floor. He pleads with her to wake up and blames her for making him do it. He pours gasoline over her body and throughout the room. He leaves to retrieve a box of matches and returns to find Emma gone. Grabbing a shovel, he claims it was an accident and pleads with her to talk to him. After notifying the police, she begs him to tell the truth for Susie’s sake and let her go. He threatens to set the house on fire. She grabs a pneumatic nail gun and pulls the trigger. The nail hits him near the left eye and falls backward on a metal spike. Kneeling beside him, she says it is over now when he takes his last breath. Police sirens can be heard in the background. Later, a paramedic treats Emma’s head wound.

One year later, Emma and Susie appear to be in Cyprus on vacation. Emma tells her that it is the perfect place for her to start over. Susie complains about the distance between them. Emma stresses to need to find herself. They embrace as the episode ends.

 

Love Rat Finale Review

At one point in the show, I suspected Pete was involved in the scheme but just as quickly dismissed it. Neil Morrissey is totally believable as a master manipulator.

Being connected to two murders and the sudden death of a husband, it is questionable if Emma would be resettling in Cyprus with the help of Pete’s fraudulent money.

The writer felt the need to give the show a positive ending for viewers. It seems to be the norm with psychological thrillers, a bit of goodness to cover up all the bad. On a good note, the story has a solid conclusion.

The series is plagued with weak writing but still worth a watch. The finale deserves a 5 out of 10. Get more Love Rat recaps here. Support Reel Mockery by donating. Learn how advertising with us can help build your brand awareness. Join our newly established forum to discuss a variety of topics, including new TV shows and movies.